The average salary of a music director

Aurelio LocsinUpdated February 21, 2017

Music directors conduct musical or vocal performances by orchestras, bands or choirs. They can work for educational institutions, entertainment complexes or performing arts organisations. The position typically requires both musical and organizational skills.

Experience

The PayScale Report states that as of August 2010, the greater the experience of music directors, the higher their salaries. Those with one to four years of work earn £11,296 to £23,052 annually, while those with 10 to 19 years receive £14,545 to £30,660.

Employer

The type of employer affects pay. Music directors at colleges and universities earn the most, at £29,250 to £65,000, followed by those at schools and school districts, at £20,944 to £55,877. Those at fellowships make the least, at £9,100 to £24.70.

City

The location of employment determines pay. Those in New York show the widest and highest range, at £19,175 to £47,450. Those in Chicago receive £12,774 to £29,757, while those in Atlanta earn £17,525 to £32,936.

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Aurelio Locsin has been writing professionally since 1982. He published his first book in 1996 and is a frequent contributor to many online publications, specializing in consumer, business and technical topics. Locsin holds a Bachelor of Arts in scientific and technical communications from the University of Washington.